Description

The WebChat UI (Control Dashboard at http://127.0.0.1:18789/) is not refreshing messages in real-time. Users need to manually click the refresh button to see new messages.

Expected Behavior

Messages should appear in real-time as they arrive via WebSocket, with smooth continuous growth of message bubbles (streaming effect).

Current Behavior

• Messages don't appear automatically
• Requires manual refresh button click to see new messages
• Messages appear in blocks rather than streaming continuously

Environment

• OpenClaw version: 2026.3.8
• OS: macOS 26.3.1 (arm64)
• Node: v25.6.1
• Browser: Chrome
• Gateway: Local (ws://127.0.0.1:18789)

Additional Context

• WebSocket connection appears stable (logs show successful connections)
• Telegram interface works fine with real-time updates
• This may be a recent regression or frontend state update issue

Logs

2026-03-11T03:06:20.126Z info gateway/ws webchat connected conn=12c426d7-49c6-4e8a-9d4e-1626c673405b remote=127.0.0.1 client=openclaw-control-ui webchat v2026.3.8

The WebSocket connection is established successfully, but the UI doesn't reflect incoming messages without manual intervention.